Hypotension is abnormal vital sign and Shock is a pathological condition characterized by hypoperfusion. Shock is a combination of +/- Hypotension and + significant hypoperfusion. Symptoms of Hypotension with respective organ hypoperfusion are as follows: Brain Hypoperfusion – Confusion and irritability, Cardiac Hypo perfusion – Angina and Syncope, Renal Hypo perfusion – Urine Output < 30 ml/hr, Peripheral Hypo perfusion –Cold extremities, etc.
Shock is a combination of Hypotension and significant hypoperfusion & Prevention of Hypotension can prevent Shock. Causes of Acute Hypotension includes Sepsis, Myocardial Infarction, Hypovolemia (blood loss, plasma loss, diarrhea), Anaphylactic reaction & Causes of Chronic Hypotension includes Obstructive Valvular lesion (Mitral Stenosis or & Aortic Stenosis), Left Ventricular Dysfunction, Hypothyroidism, Drugs (vasodilators, Beta Blockers,…
